Quebec tops global autumn destinations, while Kyoto captivates with its colors
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A study revealed that Quebec leads the list of autumn destinations, surpassing Kyoto.
Translated by Qiyas from الأنباء — Original source
From the red maple forests of Canada to Japan’s tree-surrounded temples, a new travel ranking has revealed the top global destinations for enjoying autumn colors in 2026.
Canada’s Quebec City topped the list with a score of 90.6 out of 100, surpassing Japan’s Kyoto, which came in second with 85.9, according to a study conducted by the British cruise company Igloo Cruises.
The ranking covered 40 destinations worldwide, based on the density of deciduous trees, sunshine hours, availability of tourist activities, and the level of interest in these destinations as reflected in search queries.
The U.S. city of Burlington ranked third, while Austria’s Wachau Valley placed sixth globally and first in Europe.
Canada made a strong showing with three destinations in the top ten: Quebec, Halifax, and Saguenay.
The ranking coincides with a 130% increase in British search interest for autumn travel compared to the five-year average. As the autumn foliage season nears its end in Quebec, attention turns to Kyoto, where 2026 forecasts predict peak maple leaf redness around December 11.
